How do we know that evolution is still happening today?

Thanks to medical and technological advances, more and more people are able to survive and live longer, healthier lives. Does this make evolution irrelevant? In its most basic sense, evolution refers to the process of genetic change in a population over time. It occurs because gene variants are more likely to survive and thrive if … Read more

Trump taps Fox News personality, surgeon and ex-congressman for health agencies

WASHINGTON— President-elect Donald Trump on Friday appointed Dr. Marty Makary nominated to head the Food and Drug Administration, selecting a surgeon and author who gained national attention for his opposition to vaccine mandates and some other public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Makary, a professor at Johns Hopkins University, is the latest in a … Read more

Wicked box office explained – every record is broken

After a viral press tour and overwhelmingly positive reviews, Wicked is finally here – and the early box office numbers are already starting to defy gravity. 2024 has been a bumpy year for musicals. Joker 2 – the pseudo-musical for DC’s Gotham supervillain – was considered a failure, with just $206 million at the box … Read more

‘Forbidden Planet’ is one of the most influential science fiction films of all time and is getting a remake

In the realm of retro science fiction cinema, “Forbidden Planet” is unanimously considered a Hollywood classic, topping virtually every serious list of groundbreaking space films. This 1956 retelling of William Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ stands proudly among other vintage works such as ‘The Thing From Another World’, ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’, ‘The War of the … Read more

New treatments offer hope for older patients with a fatal cancer diagnosis

Nadya El-Afandi was nearing the end of her breast cancer treatment when she received earth-shattering news: doctors had diagnosed her with glioblastoma, a fast-growing and aggressive brain tumor. Typical, folks diagnosed with glioblastoma die within 12 to 18 months, even with aggressive treatment options. Patients over 60 years of age usually die within six to … Read more

Health Equity and Access Weekly Summary: November 23, 2024

Despite record ACA enrollment, report shows underinsured Americans are in crisis Despite significant progress under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), millions of Americans still face critical gaps in health insurance coverage and affordability. In 2023, 8% of the population, or 26 million people, remained uninsured, while nearly a quarter of working-age adults were underinsured, facing … Read more

ChatGPT updates, warehouse robots and special agents: this week’s AI launches

Every week, Quartz aggregates product launches, updates, and funding news from AI-focused startups and companies. Here’s what’s happening this week in the ever-evolving AI industry. ChatGPT’s advanced voting mode and writing update The OpenAI logo can be seen on a mobile phone in front of a computer screen displaying ChatGPT output. – Illustration: Michael Dwyer … Read more